Data Protection Essential Knowledge – Level 1

Course Overview

This course is an introductory-level course for all those that are new to data protection, or those that require a refresher on the fundamental concepts. It is designed for people who work with, or will work with, data protection issues on a regular basis.

Following the latest guidance and requirements set out in the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, this course examines core concepts of practical data protection compliance, including:

  • how to lawfully collect data – transparency and accountability requirements
  • what can and cannot be done with staff information and customer information
  • introduction to all data protection principles
  • introduction to the rights of individuals, such as customers and staff, in respect of data held by your organisation
  • the legal requirements for gathering information for marketing purposes
  • the rules that apply to using special categories of personal data ( e.g. medical and health information, genetic data, information on sexual orientation, ethnicity data )
  • an introduction to the restrictions on sending personal data abroad
  • the legal requirements for outsourcing personal data processing operations, e.g. payroll, call-centres, private investigators and confidential waste management companies

Attendance on the Classroom and Virtual(Teams) formats of this course can be used as credit towards gaining the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.

What past delegates had to say...

Testimonials

"I found the whole course really informative as a starter to DP."

Olivia Watkinson
Financial Ombudsman Service

"The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and approachable, asking questions around and it made the training more dynamic."

Ana Martins
GLD

"The trainer was excellent to be able to carry the full session herself whilst being really engaging and enthusiastic was so impressive."

Fraser Fulton
Randstad UK

"Having the packs in advance and adding my own notes to them was very useful. The trainer was very insightful and made the session interactive."

K Ashton
Prismatic Ltd

"The examples were really, really good. Ambiguous to draw a conversation. I am really pleased with the service received from the course materials being sent in the post to the delivery of the training."

Ash Riaz
Electoral Commission

“Great introduction to data protection, very clear and well presented. Grounded in real life examples."

Hannah White
Johnson & Johnson

“Great foundation level of Data Protection, good level of breakout rooms and questions to discuss. Informative, useful and well adapted for all industry types."

Donna Jones
Direct Line Group

“Very interesting. The Individual Rights section was particularly useful."

Jane Munro
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

“Excellent course. The trainer was very good, clear and precise and made it easier to understand. All of the course was very useful, the content was good and met my expectations and beyond."

Tracey Bernthal
SBAA

“Comprehensive instruction and good course materials.”

Emma Reed
Metropolitan Police Service

“The trainer was fantastic and had a wealth of information to share. The content of the session was brilliant and I really feel I have learnt a lot.”

Cerys Entwistle
DFS group

“A very informative but concise introduction to Data Protection. I feel just the right amount of information was included so that you do not feel overloaded, leading nicely on to level 2.”

Jemima Upsall
Ageas Insurance

"Overall the course was very useful and an excellent insight to the requirements. I felt that the trainer definitely had the experience and knowledge to deal with any query we could throw (and we asked a lot of questions!!)"

Richard Owen
Ageas Insurance

"A difficult (potentially) subject made simple with real life examples. Lots learned. Thank you!"

Sarah Foot
Government of Jersey

Upcoming Training Dates

Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - Monday 5th October, 2026
London (Classroom) - Monday 9th November, 2026
Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - Monday 23rd November, 2026
Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - Monday 8th February, 2027
London (Classroom) - Monday 1st March, 2027
Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - Monday 15th March, 2027
Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - Monday 19th April, 2027
London (Classroom) - Monday 24th May, 2027
Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - Monday 14th June, 2027
Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - Monday 12th July, 2027
Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - Monday 4th October, 2027
London (Classroom) - Monday 8th November, 2027
Virtual-LIVE (Teams) - Monday 22nd November, 2027
eLearning -
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
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Monday 5th October 2026
Available
London (Classroom)
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Monday 9th November 2026
Available
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
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Monday 23rd November 2026
Available
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
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Monday 8th February 2027
Available
London (Classroom)
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Monday 1st March 2027
Available
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
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Monday 15th March 2027
Available
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
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Monday 19th April 2027
Available
London (Classroom)
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Monday 24th May 2027
Available
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
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Monday 14th June 2027
Available
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
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Monday 12th July 2027
Available
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
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Monday 4th October 2027
Available
London (Classroom)
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Monday 8th November 2027
Available
Virtual-LIVE (Teams)
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Monday 22nd November 2027
Available
eLearning
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On Demand

Course Trainer

Stephanie Pritchett

Partner

Pritchetts Law LLP

Data Protection Essential Knowledge – Level 1
Data Protection Essential Knowledge – Level 2
Training Staff in Data Protection

John Fitzsimons

Barrister

Cornerstone Barristers

Data Protection Essential Knowledge – Level 1
Data Protection Essential Knowledge – Level 2
  • Training Courses take place from 10am – 4pm
  • High-quality central city venues (5 star hotels or dedicated training centres)
  • Includes a full sit-down lunch, refreshments and opportunities to network throughout the day
  • Includes comprehensive hardcopy course materials
  • Training Courses take place from 10am – 4pm
  • Facilitated via Microsoft Teams
  • Includes interaction & group activities using breakout rooms, polls & quizzes (plus dedicated Q&As)
  • Comprehensive, professionally printed hardcopy materials are posted to delegates in advance of each virtual session
  • Facilitated via PDP’s dedicated online platform
  • eLearning is fully on-demand, allowing delegates to learn at their own pace from home or the office
  • Structured around video presentations, comprehensive written materials and self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter

Discounts available

*Multiple delegate discounts available when delegates book at the same time

Classroom/Virtual-LIVE
10% discount for second and subsequent delegates

eLearning (applicable courses)
15% discount for second and subsequent delegates